Hospital trust apologises to woman struck down by sepsis following operation
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA hospital trust has apologised to a woman who was struck down by sepsis following an operation. Susan Reynolds developed the life-threatening condition after undergoing abdominal surgery at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport in April 2016.
Over the next ten days, her wound failed to heal and she became increasingly ill. Ms Reynolds started vomiting, had an increased heart rate and complained of feeling ‘confused.’ About three weeks after the surgery, doctors had to put her on a ventilator after she began suffering from respiratory issues.
She was later diagnosed with sepsis - a condition where the body attacks itself in response to an infection - and was given antibiotics. READ MORE: Much-loved Northern Quarter restaurant forced to cut opening hours due to rising energy bills Over the ensuing months, Ms Reynolds developed further infection and says she feared she 'might die'.
She was eventually discharged from hospital in November 2016 but says she has continued to suffer bladder problems, as well as psychiatric issues including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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